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Clean Green Barley Grass Review – Is it Effective?

By Sasha de Beausset Aparicio, MSc

Reviewed by Rebecca Williams, MD, MA, MB, BChir

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Evidence Based | Synopsis | What's Inside? | Contraindications | Cost | Dosing | Conclusion

Melrose Clean Green Barley Grass is advertised as a green whole food supplement based on a powder obtained from the dehydrated leaves of barley plants (Hordeum vulgare). According to Melrose Health Group, the manufacturer of this product,the plants from which the formula is obtained are organically grown and harvested at their nutritional peak.

Barley Grass is a source of numerous nutrients such as Chlorophyll, Vitamin A, Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin E, various antioxidant compounds which contribute to the wide spectrum applicability of the formulation. The core benefits mentioned by the manufacturer include blood cleansing properties, immune system support, prevention of loss of bone calcium, brain function support, vision function support, and fighting oxidative stress among others.

Melrose Health Group was founded more than 30 years ago and is headquartered in Australia. The company is committed to delivering high quality natural supplements at reasonable prices. The company takes pride in their declared moral and social responsibility to provide natural foods and supplements that are both effective and safe. The company’s products are certified organic by ACO (Australian Certified Organic), Australia’s largest certifier for organic and biodynamic products.

Melrose Clean Green Barley Grass is designed for adults who wish to maintain or achieve an overall sense of well-being. The formula is gluten free, hence people allergic to glutted are also able to consume this formula.

Synopsis

1) Clean Green Barley Grass at a Glance

Melrose Clean Green Barley Grass features an extract from the leaf of Green Barley Grass, usually consumed as an extract. The plant is known for its impressive profile of essential body nutrients, such as Vitamins, antioxidants and minerals. The plant is also highly concentrated in chlorophyll, a molecule rich in Magnesium and known for its properties as a blood cleanser, blood builder and detoxification agent. Chlorophyll is especially beneficial in improving the health of the digestive, immune and circulatory system.

Barley grass is rich in vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin A, Calcium, Folic acid, B vitamins, Iron, Vitamin C, Potassium, Magnesium and Phosphorus which work synergistically to support the body’s overall health, while attending to the specific needs of various body functions. The plant contains antioxidants as vitamins, acting as a free radicals scavenger. Further research needs to be done in order to establish the full spectrum of benefits which derive from this.

Barley grass is also believed to help lower high cholesterol levels. According to the findings of a research published in the “European Journal of Clinical Nutrition,” barley contains beta-glucan and is able to lower LDL cholesterol (the bad kind of cholesterol). Other benefits include cancer prevention, but these too have to be supported by actual evidence.

What’s Inside?

2) What’s Inside Clean Green Barley Grass?

Melrose Clean Green Barley Grass includes the following ingredient: Barley Grass dried at body temperature.

3) Is Clean Green Barley Grass Right for You?

Organic BarleyGrass is essentially a powder made from Barley Grass. This plant is said to contain high amounts of nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, flavonoids, fatty acids, etc.

Barley Grass contains a broad range of vitamins (such as Vitamin A, B-Complex, C, E, and K), minerals (Calcium, Zinc, Iodine, Potassium, Selenium, Sodium, Magnesium etc.), fatty acids, and more than 20 amino acids, including Alanine, Amide, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Lysine, Isoleucine, Cystine etc. This plant also contains high amounts of both soluble and insoluble fibers. The insoluble fibers help the digestion process, while the soluble ones help detoxify the body by aiding the excretory system. It is also an important source of antioxidants which can prevent cellular damage due to free radicals and lower the risk of heart diseases and high cholesterol. Barley Grass also contains small amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids, which must be obtained from food, as they cannot be produced by our bodies. These acids are essential for the proper functioning of the brain and can also reduce inflammations and prevent some cardiovascular diseases.

The recommended dosage is one teaspoon combined with juice or water, preferably before eating.

Testimonials are posted online about Organic BarleyGrass. What is being stated includes:

  • Helped me with weight loss

  • I have a great sense of wellbeing

  • Good taste

You can also try a slightly more complex blend of greens in Forever Living Products Fields of Greens.

4) Clean Green Barley Grass Benefits & Results

  • Organically grown plants
  • There are no side effects mentioned for the formula
  • Barley grass is rich in a large number of essential body nutrients, hence its benefits apply to numerous body functions and processes
Contraindications

5) Clean Green Barley Grass Warnings and Precautions

  • There are no consumer reviews online to assess the formula’s effectiveness
  • There is no research regarding this formula in particular
  • there is a limited number of scientific published research on the benefits of Barley Grass
Cost

6) How Much Does Clean Green Barley Grass Cost?

Organic BarleyGrass is sold by 125g, enough for one month’s supply at the recommended dosage. It is an average priced supplement.

This product can be purchased from numerous online or offline retailers as well as directly from the manufacturer. Some retailers may offer discounts and money-back guarantees. The shipping charges usually vary depending on your location.

Dosing

7) Clean Green Barley Grass Serving Size

There are no testimonials posted online regarding the use and potential side effects of Melrose Clean Green Barley Grass. The manufacturer recommends taking 1 teaspoon in water or juice every day.

Conclusion

8) Conclusion

Melrose Clean Green Barley Grass is advertised as a green-superfood able to assist with a number of essential body functions, including the immune and the brain function. The formula is based on the properties of barley grass, which, however, are not supported by very many scientific research studies.

Although this type of product has gained much popularity as a fast and effective way to ensure proper nutrition, the formula should not substitute a balanced diet.

Based on the good reviews and endorsements barley grass has received from consumers, Melrose Clean Green Barley Grass is likely to accomplish its purpose and deliver the benefits claimed, although there are no direct references to this product’s effectiveness.

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Scott F.K

This product is a great combination of both taste and quality. I love it. I’ve been taking it for years.